Forests
The climate changes expected over the next century will have huge consequences for ecosystems and the benefits they provide, including the provision of wood and fuel, food, temperature and flood regulation, erosion control, recreational and aesthetic value, and species habitat, among others.
Climate changes are likely to affect important ecological processes that will, in turn, affect key natural resources. For example, temperature and precipitation changes could mean that insects, wildfire, invasive plants, and forest diseases will become more frequent in some areas of the country. The emissions that cause climate change also lead to air quality problems that put additional stress on trees.
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Mechanical Fuel Treatments for Climate Resilience in Dry Northwest Forests
Mechanical fuel treatments are a proactive reduction of overgrown forests that can help reduce risks of wildfire.
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Climate Change Vulnerabilities Inform Watershed Restoration in Washington
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is enhancing watershed resilience in a changing climate.
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Forest Carbon Management Adaptation Menu
The focus of the forest carbon management menu is to aid managers in planning land management actions for enhancing…
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Forest Adaptation Menu
The Forest Adaptation Menu provides a collection of resources designed to help forest managers incorporate climate…
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Fire Management Adaptation Menu
Climate change presents new challenges for managing wildland fires in fire-adapted ecosystems and near the Wildland…
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The Adaptation Workbook
The Adaptation Workbook helps natural resource professionals consider the potential effects of climate change on forest…
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Climate Change Projections for Individual Tree Species
Browse climate change projections for individual tree species.
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Recursos de Adaptación en Español
Recursos de adaptación en Español incluidos libros de trabajo de planificación y estrategias y enfoques de adaptación.
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Healthy Trees: A New Climate Learning Forum Initiative
The Climate Learning Forum is developing and delivering several learning initiatives, the first of which is Healthy…